Open House event

The Early Childhood Education Specialization at Portland State University is a non-licensure degree program that culminates in a master's in curriculum and instruction focused on young children, birth through 8 years old.

Whether you are already working in the field of early education – preschool or primary grades – or looking to change your career path to focus on young children, our accredited, high-quality program will provide new strategies and concepts to successfully prepare you to work with young children, their teachers, and their families in a variety of program capacities. You will learn about theories and current research from our exemplary professors.

With this degree you will be prepared to work with young children; advance to teacher leadership; build Head Start programs, preprimary schools, and infant/toddler centers; or provide other early childhood services, this master's degree will provide a strong background for your professional growth and development.